What Will Students Learn?
This Travel and Tourism course gives students a comprehensive introduction to the global travel and tourism industry. They examine how travel and tourism businesses operate, the variety of destinations around the world, and the influence of social, economic, environmental and cultural factors on tourism flows.
Learners engage with real-world scenarios: reviewing case studies, simulating travel operations, planning customer experiences, analysing global tourism data, and assessing the impact of tourism on destinations and communities.
Skills & Understanding Developed
- Industry-specific knowledge of travel operations, destination analysis, hospitality and tourism management
- Customer-service, communication and commercial awareness
- Research, data analysis and critical thinking - assessing global trends, sustainability, socioeconomic impact
- Project-planning and operational skills - designing itineraries, marketing tourism products, managing logistics or events
- Flexibility, cultural awareness, and global perspective
Course Structure & Assessment
Assessment: 100% coursework-based - no traditional end-of-course terminal exams. Internally assessed assignments externally moderated by Pearson. The qualification is equivalent to one A-Level (360 GLH).
Core / Mandatory Units (all students complete)
- The Travel and Tourism Industry
- Customer Service in Travel and Tourism
Optional / Elective Units
- Worldwide Travel and Tourism Destinations | Marketing Travel and Tourism | Travel and Tourism Enterprises
- Specialist Tourism | Sustainable Tourism | The Airport Experience | Visitor Attractions
- Global and Domestic Passenger Transport | Events, Conferences and Exhibitions
- The Cruise Industry | The Accommodation Sector | Researching Current Travel Trends
Higher Education & Career Pathways
- Higher-education degrees in Tourism Management, Hospitality, Event Management, International Business, Geography/Tourism
- Vocational careers in travel agencies, hospitality (hotels, resorts), airlines, transport, cruise lines, event and conference coordination, tourism marketing
- International opportunities: working in travel industries worldwide where cultural awareness, languages, and business knowledge are valued
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